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11. Witchcraft and Sorcery in East Africa

    Edited by John Middleton, E. H. Winter

    Containing ten essays by anthropologists on the beliefs and practices associated with witches and sorcerers in Eastern Africa, the chapters in this book are all based on field research and new information which is studied within its wider social context. First published in 1963....

    Published March 14th 2013 by Routledge
12. The Military Balance 2013

    By The International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS)

    Series: The Military Balance

    The Military Balance 2013 is the annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries world-wide. New features of the 2013 edition include: reorganised and expanded analytical essays. New sections on trends in contemporary armed conflicts in Afghanistan...

    Published March 13th 2013 by Routledge
13. ASLIB Directory of Information Sources in the United Kingdom

    17th Edition

    Series: ASLIB DIRECTORY

    The ASLIB Directory of Information Sources in the United Kingdom provides instant access to listings of 6,700 associations, clubs, societies, companies, educational establishments, institutes, commissions, government bodies, and other organizations which provide information freely or on a...

    Published February 28th 2013 by Routledge
14. The Foundation of the Ottoman Empire

    A History of the Osmanlis Up To the Death of Bayezid I 1300-1403

    By Herbert Adam Gibbons

    Originally published in 1916, this work provides a detailed study of the first century of the Ottoman Empire. It traces the life and career of Osman himself and of his descendants, Orkhan, Murad and Bayezid, who laid the foundations of the Ottoman Empire....

    Published February 28th 2013 by Routledge
15. The Routledge Handbook of Terrorism Research

    Edited by Alex Schmid

    This major new Handbook synthesises more than two decades of scholarly research, and provides a comprehensive overview of the field of terrorism studies. The content of the Handbook is based on the responses to a questionnaire by nearly 100 experts from more than 20 countries as well as the...

    Published February 25th 2013 by Routledge
16. Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historic Interest in the United Kingdom

    5th Edition

    This unique and important directory incorporates some 2,750 entries.It covers all types and sizes of museums; galleries of paintings, sculpture and photography; and buildings and sites of particular historic interest. It also provides an extensive index listing over 3,000 subjects. The Directory...

    Published February 24th 2013 by Routledge
17. A Dictionary of the European Union

    6th Edition

    By David Phinnemore, Lee McGowan

    Series: European Union Information Series

    This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations on all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It...

    Published February 17th 2013 by Routledge
18. The Territories of the Russian Federation 2013

    14th Edition

    Edited by Europa Publications

    Series: Europa Territories of the World series

    This excellent reference source brings together hard-to-find information on the eighty-three constituent units of the Russian Federation. The introduction examines the Russian Federation as a whole, focusing on the evolution of the relationship between the central state and the regions, followed by...

    Published February 13th 2013 by Routledge
19. Charles Dickens (RLE Dickens)

    By Martin Fido

    Series: Routledge Library Editions: Charles Dickens

    The main concern of this volume is Dickens’ role as "entertainer". It examines the results of this role: Dickens’ important contribution to the techniques of comedy and irony in prose. The social commentary and criticism which arise from a primarily comic art is emphasized and exemplified. Other...

    Published February 13th 2013 by Routledge
20. Bedouin Justice

    Law and Custom Among the Egyptian Bedouin

    By Austin Kennett

    This volume was originally published in 1925 and is a digest of the law and practice of the Bedouin Courts, together with an account of desert life and customs. ...

    Published February 13th 2013 by Routledge